Bruno Fernandes on Manchester United bench against Bournemouth at Old Trafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Bruno Fernandes will start on the bench for Manchester United during their match against Bournemouth on October 25 at Old Trafford. The decision follows a seven-match winless streak for United, which included a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. After that loss, Fernandes criticized the tactics of head coach Michael Carrick. Carrick confirmed that the decision to bench Fernandes was based solely on footballing considerations. Updates on the lineup and developments from the match will follow.
- •Fernandes benched amid ongoing controversy regarding team tactics.
- •Manchester United searching for their first win in eight matches.
- •Carrick insists decision to bench Fernandes was purely tactical.
- •Match taking place at Old Trafford on October 25.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes benched vs. Bournemouth after Man United controversy
"Manchester United hosts Bournemouth in a vital match at Old Trafford on Sunday, Oct. 25, but its captain Bruno Fernandes will begin the match on the bench.
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